Townsend Township, Huron County, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Townsend Township, Huron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Townsend Township, Huron County and Huron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Huron County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huron County compares with Ohio
Huron County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huron County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Huron County sits below Ohio on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Huron County: 7.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.1 across Ohio.
Overview
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Huron County. They injured 238 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Townsend Township, Huron County since 2015; patterns below come from Huron County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Townsend is US-20, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (4), SR-18 (3) and CR-13 Mason Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Ohio: 2.5%).
Route planning tips for Townsend Township, Huron County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huron County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Huron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| CR-13 Mason Rd | 1 |
| CR-51 Grnwch Milan Twn Lne Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-250 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huron County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 68 |
| US-250 | 48 |
| SR-18 | 34 |
| US-224 | 29 |
| SR-4 | 27 |
| SR-61 | 19 |
| SR-99 | 15 |
| SR-13 | 13 |
Townsend Township, Huron County at a glance
| Population | 1,540 |
| Land area | 25.8 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44826) | $70,076 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44826) | $213,988 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huron County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 48 | +18% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 34 | -29% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 35 | +2% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Townsend Township, Huron County
How many truck crashes happen in Townsend Township, Huron County?
Huron County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 238 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Townsend Township, Huron County?
US-20 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Townsend since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Townsend Township, Huron County?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Huron County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Townsend Township, Huron County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Huron County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Townsend Township, Huron County compare with Ohio?
Huron County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Townsend Township, Huron County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.